Manchin says he's a 'no' on Biden's Build Back Better social spending plan
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Manchin's comments effectively end Democrats' hopes of passing Biden's social spending agenda.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., seems to have sealed the fate of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better bill on "Fox News Sunday," when he announced that he is a "no" on the legislation.
"I've always said if I can't go home and explain it to the people of West Virginia, I can't vote for it. I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. I just can’t. I’ve tried everything humanly possible. I can’t get there," Manchin said.
"You’re done? This is a no?" host Bret Baier asked.
"This is a no on this piece of legislation. I have tried everything I know to do," he replied, adding that Biden worked "diligently" and was "wonderful to work with" but knew he had concerns.
